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CHARACTERS. 



Captain Edward Gordon, commanding a detachment of Her Majesty's 

soldiers in Ireland. 
Squire Shannon, whose love for Aline blinds him to all sense of right. 
John Driscoll, the Rebel leader, known as Captain fack. 
Barney Donovan, a sprig of the old sod. 
Teddy Burke, the informer, in the pay of Shannon. 
Tim Burns, a halfwitted lad. 
Lieutenant Rogers, of Her Majesty' 's soldiers. 
Aline Driscoll, sister of John, and in love with the Captain. 
Nellie Shannon, the Squire's daughter. 
Kate Kelley, a true-hearted colleen. 
Mary, a servant at the Squire 's. 

Act First. — Home of the Driscolls. Morning. The Arrest. 

Act Second. — The Squire's Study. Night. The Escape. 

Act Third. — Home of the Driscolls. Next morning. The pardon. 




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COSTUMES. 



(Irish, 1867.) 



Captain Gordon. — Act First. — Uniform of British officer, — red coat and 
waistcoat, white breeches, black riding-boots, three-cornered hat, sword and 
belt. Act Second. — Black coat and pants, coat is short and buttoned tight, 
black riding-boots with spurs, and black slouched hat. Act Third. — Same. 

Squire Shannon. — Act First. — Black satin coat and knee-breeches, black 
silk stockings, low-cut buckled shoes, black hat, long brown coat with cape, and 
gold-headed cane. Act Second. — Dark blue smoking-jacket, cap, and slippers. 
Act Third. — Same as Act First. 

John Driscoll. — Act First. — Gray coat and breeches, black riding-boots, 
black hat, a long black coat with cape. Acts Second ci7td Third. — Same. 

Barney Donovan. — Act First. — Gray corduroy breeches, gray coat with 
wide lappels, white shirt with large collar and open at neck, light blue stock- 
ings, low-cut buckled shoes, and small gray felt hat. Acts Second and Third. — 
Same. 

Teddy Burke. — Act First. — Face very dirty and repulsive, black wig, 
bald, tattered black coat buttoned to the chin, black knee-breeches and stockings, 
low-cut shoes, and battered high hat. Acts Second and Third. — Same. 

Tim Burns. — Tattered coat and knee-breeches, gray stockings, low-cut 
shoes, and soft hat. 

Lieutenant Rogers. — Uniform of an English officer. 

Aline Driscoll. — Act First. — Neat black dress. Act Second. — Light 
gray dress, black cloak and hood lined with red. Act Third. — White muslin 
dress, with a pink ribbon tied in a bow around neck. 

Nellie Shannon. — Act First. — Fashionable walking-dress of black velvet, 
hat and gloves to match dress. Act Second. — Black dress, with white collar 
and cuffs. Act Third. — Same as Act First. 

Kate Kelley. — Dark green colored bodice, red petticoat, black stockings 
and slippers. 

Mary. — Dark colored dress. 



Acts First and Third. 



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R. 3 E. White picket-fence running from L. to R. ; in the centre of fence a gate to 
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desk and chair, l. 4 11. Bookcase, l. C. Lounge, R. C. Large window, c, to 
open. Carpet on floor. Table and chairs, R. 2 E. ; other chairs around room. 



CAPTAIN JACK. 



ACT I. 

Scene. — Set cottage, l. 2. e. ; pump, r. 2. e. ; tree, R. 3. e. ; 
fence at back, 4. e. ; road running from l. /(? r. ; gate in c. of 
fence. Music, " Girl I left behind me," at rise of curtain. 

Aline (at pump; looking off r.). I wonder who this strange 
young man coming down the road can be. A soldier from the 
looks of his clothes. (Suddenly.} Mercy on me, he's coming 
here! (Quickly.) I know what I'll do. I'll pretend I don't see 
him, and find out who he is and what he wants in coming here. 
(Begins to pump, and sings.) 

" I'm lonesome since I crossed the hills, 

And o'er the moor that's sedgy ; 
With heavy thoughts my mind is filled, 

Since I have parted with Peggy. 
Whene'er I turn to view the place, 

The tears do fall and blind me, 
When I think of the charming grace, 

Of the girl I left behind me." 

(Captain Gordon enters from r. and stands listening attentively 
at gate, c.) 

Captain Gordon {at end of verse applauds). Bravo ! bravo! 
Charming, young woman, I assure you. Allow me (enters gate c.) 
to congratulate you in possessing such a magnificent voice. You 
should go to England and study for the operatic stage. 

Al. (aside). I wonder who can he be. (Aloud.) Thank you, 
sir, you flatter me. (Bows.) But I have no desire to visit England 
just yet. Now, sir, if I'm not too bold, may I ask who you are? 

Cap. (laughing). Why, certainly. My name is Edward Gordon, 
commanding a detachment of Her Majesty's soldiers. 

Al. (aside). My brother's friend! (Aloud.) And what are 
you doing so far away from the rest of your comrades at the present 
time, Captain Gordon? 

Cap. (aside). Charming girl, but devilish inquisitive. (Aloud.) 
Well, to tell you the candid truth, I had a motive in visiting this 
place to-day. 

Al. (in surprise) . Indeed ! 

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6 CAPTAIN JACK. 

Cap. Yes ; I am trying to find the home of an old college chum 
of mine. 

Al. And do you require the aid of soldiers to assist you? 

Cap. (hastily). Oh. no: the soldiers are here to hunt down 
the rebels of the mountain. 

Al. (excitedly). What ! Hunt down Captain Jack and his men? 

Cap. (quickly). You know him then? 

Al. I have heard of him and his followers. Now what is the 
name of your friend ? 

Cap. John Driscoll. You see it's some years since we met last. 
But I am sure I would know him if I could only meet him. The 
last letter I received from him, told me he lived in this neighbor- 
hood somewhere. But as to the exact locality, I'm at fault. 

Al. Then you need go no farther. (Points around.) For this 
is the home of John Driscoll and his ancestors for ages past. 

Cap. (looking around). Well, I"m glad to know that. Thank 
Heaven, my journey through the mountains is over for the present. 
By the way. my dear girl (looks at pail of water), that seems to be 
sparkling water you have there. Would you oblige me with a 
drink? 

Al. (hands him dipperful). Here you are, sir. 

Cap. (takes dipper and holds it up). Thank you. (Tastes it.) 
Ah, how delicious ! And how true are the words of the poet. 
(Si tigs.) 

" How dear to my heart are the scenes of my childhood, 
When fond recollection presents them to view ! 
The orchard, the meadow, the deep tangled wildwood, 
And every loved spot which my infancy knew." 

Al. (applauding). Bravo ! 

Cap. {drinks, and hands her back dipper). And now, seeing 
you know who I am, would you have the kindness to inform me 
who you are ? 

Al. (aside). Til play a joke on the captain. (Aloud.) My 
name is Kate Kelley, sir. 

Cap. A very pretty name, I assure you. Do you live with the 
Driscolls ? 

Al. Yes. sir; I am Miss Aline's maid. 

Cap. (aside). Only a servant, and so handsome. (Aloud.) 
Kate, I have heard Miss Aline is a very beautiful girl? 

Al. (aside). He don't suspect who I am. (Aloud.) So the 
people all say, sir. 

Cap. Kate, do you know you are very pretty? 

Al. (aside). Thank you for the compliment. (Aloud.) You 
do me proud, sir. 

Cap. Yes, my dear girl, you are indeed very beautiful. And 
the name of Ka(e Kelley well becomes such a charming creature 
as you are. 

Al. Well, you might like the name of Kelley, but I don't. And 
what's more, 1 am going to change it as soon as possible. 



CAPTAIN JACK. 7 

Cap. (laughing). Ah, you have a lover then, you sly little fox? 

Al. (in surprise). Of course I have or how do you think I could 
change it? Do you think I want to die an old maid? (Pouting.) 
For shame, sir, to hurt a poor girl's feelings by such base insinua- 
tions. 

Cap. {humbly). Miss Kate, I ask a thousand pardons. 

Al. {laughing). Oh, one will do just as well. 

Cap. {aside) . By Jove, the more I see of her, the better I like 
her. {Aloud.) Miss Kate, may I inquire the name of your future 
husband? 

Al. {aside). Now I'm in for it. (Aloud.) Oh, we all call him 
Barnev Donovan. 

Cap. (aside). Barney, I envy you. (Aloud.) I hope Barney 
Donovan, as you call him, will make you a happy husband. 

Al. Barney's all right. He thinks the world of me. 

Cap. Fortunate Barney. 

Al. (aside). The Captain is getting sentimental. (Aloud.) 
Do vou think so, sir? 

Cap. Indeed I do. (Hands her piece of money.) Here, Miss 
Kate, this will help you and Barney to furnish your future home. 

Al. (taking money) . Thank you, sir. (Aside.) Fll keep this 
as a remembrance of the Captain's first visit to Ireland. 

Cap. And, Kate, — you will allow me to call you Kate, — you 
know it's customary to kiss the bride at the wedding. 

Al. (aside). I wonder what he means? (Aloud.) So I have 
heard, sir. 

Cap. And as I don't think Fll be present at your wedding, I 
think Fll take mine now, if you don't object. 

Al. (in astonishment) . Is it going to kiss me you are ? 

Cap. (laughing). Well, that is my intention. But if you see fit 
to object — 

Al. (quickly). I don't object in the least. But you see, Barney 
may not like it. 

(E Titer Barney /;w/z road, l.) 

Cap. I'll make it all right with Barney. 

Barney (at gate, a). I wondher what divilment is Miss Aline 
up to now. 

Al. If you think you can you may take one. 

Cap. Oh, Fll settle Barney. (Kisses her.) 

Bar. Oh, murther, did ye iver see the likes of that? 

Al. (looking around in confusion). Barney here ! (Exit into 
house, L.) 

Cap. (seeing Barney). Barney, you rascal, is it you? 

Bar. (in surprise). Mr. Gordon! 

Cap. (shaking hands) . Barney, you don't know how glad I am 
to see you. 

Bar. An' so am I, sur. But what are ye doin' in this part of 
the country? 



8 CAPTAIN JACK. 

Cap. Well, I was sent here principally to hunt down the moun- 
tain rebels. 

Bar. {slowly). Huntin 1 rebels, did ye say, sir ? 

Cap. Yes, Barney ; I am sorry to say such is one of the reasons 
I am in this part of Ireland to-day. 

Bar. An' do ye think ye'll find Captain Jack an' his men? 

Cap. Well, I can't just say. I may and I may not. Be that as 
it may, I don't think I'll break my heart if I don't. In fact, I have 
a great desire to meet this famous outlaw. 

Bar. To make a prisoner of him ? 

Cap. No, Barney, as a friend, to see what kind of a man he 
really is. I have heard a great deal about him and his deeds. In 
fact, his name is the chief topic of conversation in England. 

Bar. He is really an' truly a great man. But let me tell ye, 
Mr. Gordon, he will niver be taken alive, to die on an English 
scaffold. 

Cap. But the fox must sleep, Barney. 

Bar. Very thrue, sur. But if he's iver taken alive, it will be 
through the treachery of friends. 

Cap. Let us hope not. (Warmly.') Barney, do you know I 
pity the poor Irish rebels from the bottom of my heart? Poor 
homeless outcasts! What are they fighting for but their own? 
You may think this strange, coming as it does from one who wears 
the uniform of an English soldier, and claims England as the land 
of his birth. I don't believe in the policy adopted by Great Britain, 
in the treatment of Ireland and her people. 

Bar. (excitedly). Good for ye, me brave boy. Captain dear, 
ye should have been born an Irishman ! 

Cap. {fervently). I wish to God I had. 

Bar. Niver fear, Captain, Til make an Irishman of ye, if ye 
shtay in Ireland long enough. 

Cap. (laughing). Thank you, Barney, I haven't the slightest 
doubt of it. But I had a deeper motive than chasing rebels in 
coming here to-day. 

Bar. (in surprise). Indade ! (Aside.) What the divil does 
he mane now? 

Cap. Yes, Barney, I came to see my old college chum, your 
master, John Driscoll. 

Bar. Thin ye nade go no farther. Shure this is the shpot. 

Cap. Yes, so Miss Kate informed me. 

Bar. (in surprise). Who? 

Cap. Why, your sweetheart, Kate Kelley. 

Bar. Did she tell ye her name was Kate Kelley ? 

Cap. (in surprise). Why, yes. 

Bar. Is it the young lady I saw ye kiss ? 

Cap. To be sure it is. I gave her a kiss as my wedding gift. 

Bar. (laughing). Oh, holy mother, will ye listen to that. 

Cap. {in amazement). What the devil ails you. Barney? Ex- 
plain before I'm tempted to break your head. 



CAPTAIN JACK. 9 

Bar. {laughing). In a minute, sor. 

Cap. Barney, stop laughing ! 

Bar. I'm as sober as a judge, sor. 

Cap. Now, sir, what is the cause of all this mirth? 

Bar. {earnestly'). Captain Gordon, don't ye really know who 
it was ye just kissed? 

Cap. Why, of course I know. 1 kissed the girl you're going to 
make your 'future wife. 

Bar. Not a dom bit of it, sor ! 

Cap. {in surprise). No? Then, in the name of goodness, who 
was it? 

Bar. {laughing). John Driscoll's sisther, Aline! 

Cap. Oh, the devil ! 

Bar. Fact, I assure ye. 

Cap. {aside). I"m more than half in love with the little rogue 
already. {Aloud.) Barney, take me to the young lady, so that, I 
may apologize for my rudeness of manner towards her. 

Bar. Come into the house with me an 1 I'll introduce her to ye. 
Don't appear bashful, or yer doom is saled. Aline is a perfect 
witch among bashful men. So be warned in time. 

Cap. Lead on, Barney, and I'll follow you. {Exit into 
house, l.) 

{Enter Squire and Teddy from road, r.) 

Squire {entering gate, c, and looking around). And you are 
positive this is the place you tracked the rebel captain to last 
night ? 

Teddy {entering gate, c and looking around). I'll shware to it 
on a shtack of Bibles as high as the mountain, sor. 

Squ. Good ! Then it's as I suspected all along. Captain Jack 
the rebel leader and John Driscoll are one and the same person. 
But, Teddy, we must have proof. To have him arrested without 
proof of his guilt being found, would never do. 

Ted. Shure that's an asy matther, Squire. 

Squ. {in surprise). You don't mean to say you have the neces- 
sary proof ? 

Ted. Faith an' I have, Squire. 

Squ. Where is it ? 

Ted. Listen a moment to me, sor. 

Squ. {attentively). I'm all attention. 

Ted. Lasht night I waited until the meetin' of the rebels was 
over. Thin I follered the lader to this place. Who he was I did 
not know, as he was masked. Whin he entered this yard he looked 
cautiously around to see if he was observed. All seemed quiet. 
He thin removed the mask, an' I beheld the face of John Driscoll ! 

Squ. But are you positive he is Captain Jack? 

Ted. Of course I am. Wasn't I at the meetin'? Didn't I hear 
him make a speech ? An' didn't I hear the rest of them calliir him 
Captain Jack ? 



IO CAPTAIN JACK. 

Squ. I believe you. But while Captain Jack, or rather John 
Driscoll, was removing his mask, where were you? 

Ted. {pointing to fence). Hid behind the fence. Before he 
wint into the house he hid his mask an* pistols. 

Squ. {excitedly). And you know where they are concealed? 

Ted. To be shure I do. 

Squ. Where are they ? 

Ted. In the hollow of yonder tree. {Points to tree, R. 2 e.) 

Squ. See if they are there yet. 

Ted. {looks around cautiously). Ail right, squire. {Goes to 
tree, and from hollow takes black mask and pistols.) Here they 
are, sor, safe an 1 sound. {Hands them to Squire.) 

Squ. Good! {Takes them and examines them.) John Dris- 
coll, you are in my power at last. Nothing can save you now but 
your sister's promise to become my wife. Here, Teddy {hands 
him mask and pistols), put them back where you found them. 
(Teddy places them in hollow of tree again.) I'll send the sol- 
diers here to arrest him at once. {Savagely .) John Driscoll, your 
doom is sealed. When you are languishing behind prison bars, 
we'll see if pretty Aline will refuse me again. {Shakes his fist at 
house.) I hold your brother's life in my hands, proud girl; and if 
you refuse to wed me I will crush him as I would a worm. 

Ted. An 1 what will ye do, squire? 

Squ. Marry Aline, by fair means or foul. If she consents, in 
order to save his life, well and good. 

Ted. An' if she refuses ye? 

Squ. {savagely). Crush 'her brother, and marry her in spite of 
everything. 

Ted. An 1 squire, dear? 

Squ. What is it ? 

Ted. Can't we arrest Barney at the same time ? 

Squ. Not just at present. We have nothing to do with him. 

Ted. But shure I have a grudge to settle with him. 

Squ. For the present let it rest. Now, Teddy, you stay here 
and watch. I'm going after a warrant and the soldiers. 

Ted. Don't forget the warrant, squire. 

Squ. Never fear, Teddy- Keep a good lookout. And, above 
all, learn as much as you can. (Exit, road R.) 

Ted. Thrust me, squire. {Looks around and then goes to 
pump and fills dipper full of water and holds it in his hand.) 
Oh, if I could only get the upper hand of Barney. 

{Enter Kate from house, l.) 

Kate. An 1 what would the likes of ye be afther doin? 
Ted. {dropping dipper in a fright). Nothiiv. me pretty girl. 
Kate. What are ye doiiv there? Spyin' as usual? 
Ted. Ye hurt me feelin's, me girl, by such base insinuations. 
Kate. Ton me word, Teddy Burke, ye're gettin 1 shmart, with 
yer big words. 



CAPTAIN JACK. II 

Ted. (bowing). Miss Kate, ye do me proud. 

Kate. Oh, do I now? 

Ted. Ye know I'm not as black as I'm said to be. 

Kate. Well, yer not far from it. What were ye say in' about 
Barney ? 

Ted. Nothin', Miss Kate. I assure ye. 

Kate. I don't believe ye. (Wamingly.) But look out that 
he don't hurt ye whin he finds ye. 

Ted. Have no fear of me, Miss Kate. Barney an' I are the 
best of friends. 

Kate. Oh, ye think so, do ye ? 

Ted. I'm shure of it. An' do ye know, Miss Kate, Barney 
tould me to make love to ve if I could. 

Kate. Oh, he did, did he ? 

Ted. Y1s, me darlin'. 

Kate (listening). I think he's comin' now. We'll ask him. 

Ted. (frightened). I'm in a hurry just now. Some other time 
will do as well. (Exit, it. 3 e., in a hurry.) 

(Enter Barney from house, l.) 

Kate (looking after Teddy). Shure he's afraid to meet 
Barney. 

Bar. Kate Kellev, was that Teddy Burke I just saw ye talkin 1 
to? 

Kate. Of course it was. 

Bar. O Kate, I niver thought ye'd come to that. 

Kate. What do ye mane, Barney ? 

Bar. (lighting pipe). That ye'd so far forget yerself as to talk 
to the likes of him. 

Kate. Oh, indade ! 

Bar. Yis, Kate, I'm astonished at ye. 

Kate. Miss Kate, if ye plaze. 

Bar. Would ye listen to that, now. Miss Kate, is it? Me, oh, 
my, but we"re gittin' high up in the world ! 

Kate. Yis, indade ! An 1 I have been sariously thinkin' of 
marry in' Teddy Burke. 

Bar. Faith an' ye ought. Shure it's a great ladies' man Teddy 
is entirely. 

Kate. Ye may well say so, Barney. 

Bar. Misther Donovan, if ye plaze. 

Kate (bowing). Oh,- Misther Donovan, sor. 

Bar. That's betther. An' do ye know, Miss Kate, I've sari- 
ously been thinkin' of gittin' married meself. 

Kate. Oh, have yez. An' who is the girl pray ? 

Bar. (aside). What the divil is her name? (Aloud.) Well, 
folks here about calls her Mona Desmond. 

Kate (in an angry tone). What are ye sayin', Barney? 

Bar. (coolly). Fact, I assure ye. 



12 CAPTAIN JACK. 

Kate {crying). But I was only jokin\ Barney. 

Bar. Don't cry, acushla! Shure 1 knew it all the time. 

Kate. Do ye mane it? 

Bar. Yis ; thruly. But, Kate asthore. 

Kate. Yis, Barney. 

Bar. What was Teddy doin 1 around here? 

Kate. Spy in 1 , I think. 

Bar. I fear there's throuble brewin' for the young masther. 

Kate. Why do ye think so, Barney ? 

Bar. {looking around cautiously). Lasht night whin the young 
masther returned from the meetin 1 Pd a-swore some one was fol- 
lerin' him. Afther he wint in the house, I came out an' hunted 
around but found no one. I suppose I was mistaken. But come 
down the road a piece of the ways, an' maybe we'll find some clew. 
{Exeunt down road, l.) 

{Enter Nellie from road, R.) 

Nel. {looking around). And this is where he lives. {Enters 
gate c.) I wonder how many really know him as he is? Very few, 
I am afraid. And it was he who at the risk of his life saved mine. 
{Shudders.) Can I ever forget that terrible night on the mountain, 
when the driver was thrown from his seat, and the frightened horses 
ran away? How swiftly they went ! I closed my eyes, expecting 
every moment to be dashed into eternity, when suddenly I heard 
the clatter of an approaching steed. I opened my eyes and looked 
from the carriage window. What a welcome sight greeted me. 
There at the heads of the frightened team was a masked man, 
mounted on a large black steed. Soon the carriage came to a 
standstill. Placing a whistle to his lips he blew a shrill blast. He 
then assisted me to alight. I now perceived a second masked man 
approaching. To him my rescuer gave charge of the carriage and 
horses. When the first masked man beheld my face, he muttered 
something under his breath, and removed his hat. This strange 
being then called me by name, and offered to accompany me home. 
I gladly accepted his offer, and we started down the' mountain. 
After an hour's walk we reached my father's house. Here he bade 
me good-night, and lifted his hat. In so doing his mask became 
loosened and fell from his face. He quickly replaced it, but not 
before I caught a glimpse of his features. And it is to warn him of 
danger — the man that saved my life — I come here to-day. If 
father should find me here, what' would he do? I dare not think 
of the consequences. 

{Enter John from r.) 

John {entering gate a). Good-morning, Miss Shannon. {Lifts 
hat.) 

Nel. {looking around at sound of voice) . Captain Jack ! 

John (/;/ a whisper). Hush ! John Driscoll, if you please. No 



CAPTAIN JACK. 13 

one but you suspects that the hunted rebel and John Driscoll are 
one and the same person. 

Nel. Pardon me, but you startled me so. {Pityingly.) Mr. 
Driscoll, I pity you. 

John. Thank you, Miss Shannon, but I'm in need of no sym- 
pathy. 1 am able to take care of myself. 

Nel. But there are spies lurking around who would only be too 
willing to hand you over to the soldiers and receive the reward 
offered for your capture. 

John. Very true. But as I said before, I can take care of myself. 

Nel. Mr. Driscoll, I wish to thank you for saving my life. I 
owe you a debt I can never repay. 

John. 1 but did my duty, Miss Shannon, and I beg of you to 
mention it no more. 

Nel. Mr. Driscoll, you are an honor to the land that gave you 
birth, and if all Irishmen were as brave as you are, Ireland would 
be one of the greatest nations on earth. 

John. Miss Shannon, is it to thank me and tell me how good 
I am, you came here this morning? 

Nel. No, Mr. Driscoll ; something far different. 

John (in surprise). Indeed! 

Nel. (looking aroitnd ) . I come to warn you of danger. 

John (in surprise). Warn me of danger? 

Nel. (in a whisper). Yes. Your retreat in the mountains has 
been discovered. To-night when your band is assembled at the 
meeting, the soldiers will be close at hand to make prisoners of all ! 

John (in amazement). In God's name, who has betrayed us? 
(Savagely.) Which of my men is guilty of such a deed? Tell me 
his name, and I'll tear him limb from limb. 

Nel. Your men are all faithful, Mr. Driscoll. 

John. Then it was discovered by accident? 

Nel. No, sir ; it was no accident. It was found by a spy of the 
soldiers and police. 

John. A spy? Who is it? 

Nel. Teddy Burke. 

John (savagely). Curse him! I should have known it was he. 
It's such Irishmen as he that have left Ireland the downtrodden 
nation it is. {Suddenly.) But it's strange that you, a girl, should 
know all this. 

Nel. {laughing). From your words, Mr. Driscoll, one would 
suppose our sex had no right to be on earth. 

John. Pardon me, Miss Shannon. But still I must confess it's 
a puzzle to me. 

Nel. You forget, sir, my father is head of the soldiers and police. 

John. So he is, Miss Shannon. 

Nel. This morning I overheard a conversation between my 
father and Teddy, i" heard Teddy tell how he had found the 
rebels' hiding-place. Then he promised to guide the soldiers there 
to-night, 



14 CAPTAIN JACK. 

John. I'll foil them and their schemes. Forewarned is said to 
be forearmed, you know. 

Nel. In your case I hope so. And now that you are warned, 
be on your guard. 

John. Trust me for that. 

Nel. I must be going now, or father will miss me. Good-by. 
Mr. Driscoll, and good luck be with you. {Exit by road, r.) 

John {bowing and lifting hat). Good-by, Miss Shannon. 
{Looks after her.) Charming girl, a very queen among women. 
A prize worth}- of any man. {Sighs.) Ah, well ! what right have 
I to think of her? What am 1 but a poor, hunted outlaw, with a 
price on my head. Dues she ever think of me as I do of her? No. 
no. My God, its impossible ! Her father's hatred of the Irish 
race, I fear, is too deeply planted in the heart of his child. She 
gave me this warning out of gratitude for saving her life. {Lightly.) 
So far as that goes we are even. {Stands at gate, c, and looks 

of-*-) 

{Enter Aline and Captain from house, l.) 

Cap. For the present, Miss Aline, I must say adieu, and return 
to my soldiers. 

Al. And you will forgive me for the joke I played on you? 

Cap. {laughing). Oh, with all my heart. 

Al. I am sorry, captain, you must leave us so soon. {Looks 
around.) Why, here's brother John now ! 

Cap. (in delight). John, don't you know me? 

John {coming down). Edward Gordon ! 

Cap. (shaking hands). The same old Ned as of yore. 

John. What are you doing in this part of the world, and in the 
uniform of an English officer? 

Cap. I was sent here to try and find Captain Jack and his men. 
Knowing at the same time you lived here, I determined to look you 
up. 

John {slowly). You have been sent here to hunt down the rebel 
leader and his men ? 

Cap. Yes ; that is why I'm here. 

John {to Aline). You hear that, Aline? He comes here chas- 
ing rebels. 

Cap. Miss Aline, don 1 t judge me too harshly, I beg of you. I 
am going to leave the army in a short time. I am sick and tired 
of hunting men. What are they fighting for but their own? 

John. God bless you, Edward, for those words! You have 
spoken like a man. 

Al. {fervently). Captain Gordon, you should claim Ireland as 
your home. 

Cap. I sincerely wish I could, Miss Aline. And, to repeat the 
words of my friend Barney: " Be the great O'Hara! I know some 
purty colleen Fd be over head an 1 heels in love with." 

Al. {holding down her head). O captain ! 



CAPTAIN JACK. I 5 

John. Don't blush, Aline ; they well become you. I'm sure you 
will like Edward when you know him better. 

Cap. Don't tease her, John. 

John {laughing). You hear that, Aline? The captain is taking 
your part already. I must look sharp, or I'll soon be without a sister. 

Al. {pouting). O John, how you talk ! 

Cap. Never mind him, Miss Aline. Brothers are privileged 
characters, you know. {Walks to gate, c.) I must be off now. 
John, will you accompany me down the road part of the way? We 
can have a quiet chat over our old college days. 

John. With all my heart. 

Cap. {lifting cap). Good-by, Miss Aline. 

Al. Good-by Captain Gordon, and don't forget Kate Kelley and 
her wedding gift. 

Cap. {laughing) . I'll not forget in a hurry. Come along, John. 
{Exit down road, R.) 

Al. Suppose the soldiers should find out brother John was 
really the rebel leader, Captain Jack, and arrest him? What 
would become of me? I dread to think of it. I have not a single 
friend in the world but my brother. And he in the custody of the 
soldiers, I would indeed be alone and friendless. {Lightly.) 
But pshaw ! My fears are groundless. No one suspects him. If 
they do arrest him, they have no proof of his guilt. 

{Enter Squire at gate, c.) 

Sou. {lifting hat and bowing) . Good-morning, Miss Aline. 

Al. {turns in surprise). You here, Squire Shannon? 

Squ. As you see. You seemed surprised. 

Al. {coldly). I am surprised to see the wealthy and much-re- 
spected Squire Shannon honor bur humble home with a visit. 

Squ. {aside). Fit to be an empress. {Aloud.) I had a special 
object in making this visit, Miss Aline. 

Al. {aside). I thought as much. {Aloud.) Well, sir? 

Squ. Has it ever occurred to you, Miss Aline, that you are grow- 
ing to be a very beautiful woman? 

Al. I have been told so. 

Squ. {aside). Candid, by George ! {Aloud.) You are also well 
educated. Why waste your young life in a miserable place like 
this, when by marrying a rich man you can have your diamonds, 
your servants, and horses ? 

Al. {coldly). What do you mean, sir? 

Squ. {passionately). It means, Aline, I love you as I have never 
loved woman before. Oh, say the word, sweet Aline, that will make 
me a happy man ! 

Al. (slowly). Mr. Shannon, I must positively decline your kind 
offer. I can never bestow my hand where my heart is not. 

Squ. You love another then? 

Al. You have no right to ask me such a question. 



l6 CAPTAIN JACK. 

Squ. Have a care, girl. It is far better to make a friend of me 
than an enemy. 

Al. You are beside yourself, sir, when you talk like that. 

Squ. Girl, 1 have sworn to make you my wife by fair means or 
foul. 

Al. {indignantly). Sir, you are growing insulting. Do you 
think I would wed a man of your character, after such words as 
those? Not if you were the last man on earth. 

Squ. Then you think I haven't the power to do as I say? You 
will have to know me a great deal better, my sweet Aline. I could 
crush your brother in an instant, girl. I hold his very life in my 
hands. And, what's more, charming Aline, I have proof of his 
guilt. 

Al. And on those terms you would make me your wife? 

{Enter John from road, r.) 

Squ. Yes. It's the only way you can save your brother's life. 

Al. And what answer do you think my brother would make to 
such a proposition ? 

John {coming down). No; a thousand times no. Squire Shan- 
non {points to gate, c), there is the way out. Go, before I am 
tempted to kick you out. 

Squ. {with hand on gate). So you refuse me, both of you? 
Well, so be it. John Driscoll, when next we meet you will be in 
the grasp of the law as a prisoner. {Exit by road, R.) 

Al. O John, I am so afraid he will do as he says. 

John. Cheer up, Aline. No one suspects I am Captain Jack. 

(Teddy now appears behind tree and listens.) 

Ted. {aside). Don't be too shure of that, me fine boy. 

Al. But the proof he speaks of ? 

John. He has no proof, Aline. He said that merely to make 
you consent. 

Ted. {behind tree, aside). Did he, though. 

John (cheerfully). Come, come, Aline, don't be down-hearted. 
{Looks oJfK. 2 e ) What the devil ails Kate and Barney? 

{Enter Barney and Kate, r. 2 e. ) 

Bar. {out of breath). Run Masther John, the soldiers are comiir 
here. 

Al. My God ! John, the man has kept his word. 

Kate. Fly masther. dear, an' save yerself. 

John {firmly). No; I will face it like a man. To keep me a 
prisoner will require proof of my guilt. They have none. {To 
Barney.) Barney, warn the boys not to meet to-night, as our re- 
treat is known to the soldiers. 



CAPTAIN JACK. 17 

Bar. Lave it to me, Masther John. 

Kate {looking off R. 4. e.). Here's the soldiers. 

(Soldiers enter and face audience. Three on each side of gate, C. 
Squire Shannon enters gate, followed by Captain Gordon.) 

Squ. (pointing to John). Arrest that man ! I accuse him of 
being Captain Jack, the rebel ! 

Cap. (in amazement) . My God! Squire Shannon, there is 
some terrible mistake here. I know this man. We were boys 
together. 

Squ. (savagely). There is no mistake. He is Captain Jack, 
and no one else. (To soldiers.) Men, secure your prisoner. 

Cap. (sternly). Stop! Squire Shannon, I command these men, 
and not you. And before I make a prisoner of that man (points 
to John) I must have proof of his guilt. 

Squ. Oh, very well. (Calls.) Teddy. 

Ted. (outside). I'm comin', sor. 

(Enter Teddy,/w« r. 3. e.) 

Ted. Here I am, sor. 

Squ. The captain wants proof of the prisoner's guilt. . Get it 
for him. 

Ted. All right, sor. (Takes things from tree.) Here they 
are, sor. 

John. Betrayed ! 

Bar. Ye spyin' divil ! (Rushes at Teddy, who runs behind the 
soldiers and is safe.) 

Al. (wildly). John, you are lost ! 

Squ. (to Captain). Are you satisfied? 

Cap. For the present, yes. Come, John. (Places hand on his 
shoulder .) 

John. I'm ready, captain. (Tails in between soldiers.) 

Cap. Miss Aline, have no hard feelings against me. I never 
felt so mean before in all my life. (Quickly.) By Jove! I'll leave 
the army this very day. Cheer up, Miss Aline ; your brother is not 
convicted yet. 

Bar. (warmly). An' he niver will be. 

Squ. (sternly). Enough of this. Away with him! 

Al. Oh, my heart is breaking. (Tails fainting in Barney's 
arms. ) 

Cap. (to soldiers). Forward ! March ! (Soldiers march off 
with prisoner, followed by the Squire and Teddy. Barney 
stands l., watching them, with Aline in his arms. Kate is stand- 
ing r., wit-h apron to her eyes, crying. Slow music at curtain.) 

SLOW CURTAIN. 



I 8 CAPTAIN JACK. 



ACT II. 

Scene. — A room; doors l. and R. 2. e. and R. 4. e ; a writing- 
desk at L. 2. E. ; bookcase L. c. ; lounge R c. ; /^r^<? window in 
C. /# ope)i ; chairs around room; carpet on floor. Music, " Last 
Rose of Summer? at rise. 

Squire Shannon (at desk writing as curtain rises) . So far all 
my plans have succeeded admirably. John Driscoll is now a pris- 
oner, accused of being Captain Jack, the outlaw of the mountains. 
With her brother out of the way, Aline is now left with no one to 
defend her. Once the sentence of death is pronounced against 
him, and John Driscoll is as good as dead, unless she consents to 
be my wife. (Suddenly-) And that young officer, Captain Gor- 
don, is the only man I fear in Ireland, and I know not why. Will 
he resign his position in the army as he said he would? And why 
does he do so? Is it that he may be free to make love to Aline? 
Alas ! I fear so. He knows well she could never love the man who 
was instrumental in hunting her brother to his doom. (Savagely .) 
But I'll keep an eye on him and spoil his little game. And what 
of Teddy? I haven't seen him since the time of the arrest this 
morning. 

(Enter Mary, door l .) 

Mary. Teddy Burke wants to see you, sir. 
Squ. Show him in, Mary. 
Mary. Yes, sir. (Exit door l.) 

Squ. Now I'll hear all the news. Teddy is a man that never 
misses anything in the line of hearing. 

(Enter Teddy, door l.) 

Teddy (sits down). Oh, but I'm tired! Shure me legs can 
hardly hold me up. 

Squ. Where have you been since morning, Teddy ? 

(Mary enters with a lighted lamp, which she places on the desk, 
and retires. ) 

Ted. Takin 1 care of yer interests, sor. (Looks at desk.) 

Squ. What is it you want, Teddy? 

Ted. Somethin' to drink, sor. I'm parched in the throat. 

Squ. Oh, I see. (Calls.) Mary! 

{Enter Mary, door l.) 

Mary. Well, sir? 

Squ. Bring us something to drink. 

Mary. Yes, sir. 



CAPTAIN JACK. 19 

Ted. An' let it be shtrong, me jewel. (She looks at him indig- 
nantlv ', dud exit door, l., as he kisses his hand to /re/'.) 
Squ. You admire that girl, Teddy ? 
Ted. I admire all the lovely girls. 

(Mary enters with bottle and glasses, which she places on desk, and 

exit, l.) 

Squ. Help yourself, Teddy. 

Ted. Thank you, sor. {Fills glass and holds it up.) Here's to 
yer honor's health. {Drinks.) Ah, that makes a new man of 
me . ( Places glass down . ) 

Squ. Now, what have you to say ? 

Ted. This mornin 1 , afther John Driscoll was arrested an' placed 
in the prison, I undertook to see what Captain Gordon was goin 1 
to do. Afther follerin' him for a while he gave me the shiip. 

Squ. The captain is a sharp one. 

Ted. Ye may well say so, yer honor. 

Squ. What did you do when you found you had lost track of 
him ? 

Ted. Thin I turned me attention to Barney. But the divil a 
sight of him could I find. 

Squ. (in surprise). What became of him ? 

Ted. Divil a one of me knows. But I suppose he wint up the^ 
mountains an' warned the rebels not to meet to-night. 

Squ. {slowly). Do you really think so? 

Ted. I'm positive of it, sor. 

Squ. Then it will be useless to send the soldiers after them. 

Ted. I agree with ye, sor. The soldiers might run into a thrap, 
squire. 

Squ. Very true, Teddy. And furthermore, Barney must have 
warned them by this. 

Ted. Of course he has, an 1 long ago. For ye know Barney is 
hand an' glove with his masther. 

Squ. {savagely). Curse him. If I could only find some proof 
of Barney's guilt, I*d have him in a cell in no time. 

Ted. Ye'll niver do it, squire. He is too cute, an 1 covers up his 
thracks too well. 

Squ. I'll get the best of him yet, or my name is not Jim 
Shannon. 

Ted. I hope so, squire. {Shaking head.) But I doubt if ye 
iver will. 

Squ. What did you do when you found Barney had given you 
the slip also? 

Ted. I returned to the prison, an' was just in time to hear the 
sentence of death pronounced against John Driscoll, for being a 
rebel. 

Squ. (jumping up). What! Has he been tried already ? 

Ted. Yis, yer honor. 



20 CAPTAIN JACK. 

Squ. My God! But this is sudden. 

Ted. {rubbing his hands). Ye forget, squire, the law in Ireland 
makes short work of a rebel. 

Squ. (walking tip and down). When is he to die ? 

Ted. He will be shot at sunrise in the mornin'. 

Squ. Well, so be it. {Sits down.) The sooner he dies the 
better for all hands concerned in the plot. Teddy, you keep a close 
watch on the prison to-night. Have the soldiers in readiness to 
frustrate all attempts at a rescue. I am afraid of Barney and his 
friends. 

Ted. Why so, squire? 

Squ. They might undertake to liberate the prisoner during the 
night. 

Ted. Oh, yis ; to be shure. 

Squ. Be off with you, now. And, above all, see that the rebel 
don't escape. 

Ted. {rising). IT1 see iverythin 1 is all right in the mornin*. 
{Exit door, l.) 

Squ. {solus). So John Driscoll will be shot to-morrow, will he? 
Well, perhaps "tis better so. And what of Aline? Will she be- 
come my wife to save her brother, when she finds he has been 
condemned as a rebel and must die ? I wonder if she'll come to 
me and beg of*me to save him? {Strikes desk with fist.) By 
George ! if she don't come to-night I'll have to get the judge to 
reprieve the prisoner for a few days. 

{Enter Nellie, door R. 2 e.) 

Nellie {seeing her father) . You here, father? {Sits down.) 

Squ. Yes, my child. {Looks at her.) You are pale. Are you 
ill ? Speak, Nellie, I implore you. 

Nel. No, father ; I am as well as ever. 

Squ. Then what seems to be the matter? 

Nel. {in a weary tone). I don't know, father. Perhaps it's the 
news I've just heard. 

Squ. {in surprise). News ! What news ? 

Nel. (in astonishment). Haven't you heard that John Driscoll 
has been condemned? 

Squ. Indeed! (Sternly.) And why should you feel any pity 
for him? Remember, he is a rebel. 

Nel. 1 know lie is accused of being one. But I do pity him, 
father, from the bottom of my heart. And if he is the man they 
accuse him of being, what was he fighting for but his own? A 
man condemned without a trial. I don't blame the Irish rebels for 
fighting as long as they have a drop of blood in their veins. 

Squ. (in amazement). Well, 'pon my word, if you're not the 
worst little rebel of them all. 

Nel. (shaking her head). I am no rebel, father. But my sym- 
pathies are with the oppressed and down-trodden. 



CAPTAIN JACK. 21 

Squ. Have a care, girl. You know such words are treasonable. 

Nel. I care not. 

Squ. (rising). I am going to my room for a while, Nellie. You 
remain here, and if any one calls to. see me let me know. {Exit 
door, R. 2 E.) 

Nel. {clasping her hands). O God ! To think that John Driscoll 
must die like a dog! Is there no way in which he can escape? 
{Sadly.) Alas! I fear not. But why should I give up? While 
there is life there is hope. (Quickly.) I know what I will do. I'll 
send for Barney. He must know of some way in which Mr. Dris- 
coll can receive assistance from the outside. (Calls.) Mary! 

(Enter Mary, door l.) 

Mary. Well, miss. 

Nel. Mary, I want you to do me a favor. 

Mary. Yes, miss ; if I can. 

Nel. Where is Tim ? 

Mary. In the stable-yard, miss. 

Nel. Mary, I want you to send Tim to me. And, above all, 
don't let my father see the person Tim will bring home with him. 
And, Mary, this is for your trouble. (Takes off ring and places it 
on Maky' sjingcr.) 

Mary. Oh, thank you, miss. (Exit Mary, door l.) 

Nel. I'll send Tim to find Barney and bring him here. And 
between the two of us arrange a plan for the escape of Mr. Driscoll. 

(Enter Tim. door l.) 

Tim Burns. Here I am, miss. 

Nel. Tim, you know where to find Barney Donovan? 

Tim. Faith an' I do, x miss. • 

Nel. Now, Tim, I want you to hunt Barney up and bring him 
here as soon as possible. 

Tim. I understand ye, miss. But how about yer fayther 
siein 1 him ? Ye know he has no love for Barney. 

Nel. True for you, Tim. But have no fear ; Til arrange all that. 
Barney need not enter the house so that father can see him. 
(Points to window, c.) Look ! Yonder window opens on the 
lawn. He can enter there. I will be here to receive him. 

Tim. Of course, miss. 

Nel. And, Tim, tell him to hurry, please, as it may be the 
means of saving the life of one he loves. 

Tim. I'm off like a shot, miss. 

Nel. Go! [Fervently.) And may heaven guide thy steps. 

Tim. Amen to that, miss. Shure, I'll be back in no time. (Exit, 
door • l.) 

Nel. If Tim should fail? No, no; the thought is maddening. 
John Driscoll must escape to-night. Ay, even if I have to take 
his place in the morning. 



22 CAPTAIN JACK. 



{Enter Mary, door l.) 

Mary. Captain Gordon wishes to see your father, miss. 
Nel. Show the gentleman in, Mary. 
Mary. Yes, miss. {Exit, door l.) 

Nel. Does Captain Gordon come to intercede for the prisoner? 
I sincerely hope so. 

{Enter Captain, door l.) 

Cap. {bowing and lifting hat). Good-evening, Miss Shannon. 
I beg your pardon for intruding ; but I was given to understand, by 
the servant, that your father awaited me here. 

Nel. {rising). Father is in his room. Be seated, please, and 1 
will send him to you in a moment. {Exit, door R. 2 e.) 

Cap. {sits down). Deuced pretty girl, and fit to make any man 
happy for life. And yet she is not half as charming as my Aline 
asthore. 

{Enter Squire, door r. 2 e.) 

Squ. Ah, captain, glad to see you. {Sits dozen.) Where is 
your uniform, Captain Gordon? {Looking at him in astonish- 
ment.) 

Cap. Don't call me captain, and don't speak to me of a uniform. 
I am no longer a soldier of the English government. 

Squ. Captain, you astonish me. 

Cap. There is no need of being astonished, squire. Every- 
thing is just as I have said. 

Squ. Why have you left the army, Mr. Gordon? 

Cap. Because I am sick and tired of being an instrument of the 
government in hunting to death the rebels of Ireland. 

Squ. {aside). Words of treason. {Aloud.) You forget, Mr. 
Gordon, they are conspiring against the crown. 

.Cap. Conspiring fiddlesticks ! They are fighting for their own. 
Why don't England allow Ireland home rule as well as Scotland? 

Squ. Because Ireland, as a nation, has no men of brains. 

Cap. Squire Shannon, you utter a falsehood when you say so. 
Ireland has sons and daughters as brilliant as any England ever 
boasted of. And it's for this reason — and this alone — that Ire- 
land has for ages been ground in the dust by the heel of oppression. 

Squ. Oh, indeed ! 

Cap. Yes, indeed ! You know every word I speak is the gospel 
truth. But I came to speak of something different from Ireland's 
wrongs. 

Squ. {in surprise). Yes. What is it you wish? 

Cap. That John Driscoll be reprieved. 

Squ. Why should I interest myself in him. The rebel had a 
fair trial. 

Cap. Yes; a mock trial, you mean. The judge knew the sen- 



CAPTAIN JACK. 23 

tence of death was to be pronounced on John before the trial took 
place at all. 

Squ. He had a fair and impartial trial, and must now suffer the 
consequences of being an outlaw. 

Cap. Squire Shannon, how do you know he is an outlaw? 
What proof have you to show of his guilt ? 

Squ. The mask and revolvers found in the hollow of the tree. 

Cap. They might have been placed there by an enemy of his. 

Squ. How about the conversation overheard by Teddy ? 

Cap. To what conversation do you refer? 

Squ. Where John Driscoll admitted to his sister Aline that he 
was the rebel leader, Captain Jack. 

Cap. And what is Teddy but a spy and informer? 

Squ. You forget he was under oath when he gave his evidence. 

Cap. And is it on the evidence of such a man as Teddy Burke 
they are going to shoot him ? I wouldn't believe a word Teddy 
spoke, if he swore to it on a stack of Bibles as high as himself. 

Squ. I am sorry, Mr. Gordon ; but the rebel must die in the 
morning. 

Cap. But his sentence might be delayed for a few days at least. 

Squ. {shaking his head). I am afraid not. I hardly think the 
judge would grant him a reprieve. 

Cap. But influence might be brought to bear on the case. 

Squ. Very true. But where will the man of influence be found, 
I'd like to know? 

Cap. Squire Shannon* you are high in the affairs of the govern- 
ment. 

Squ. In some things, yes. In others, no. 

Cap. You can intercede for him with the judge. And I am 
positive you will do his sister Aline a great favor at the same time. 

Squ. (shaking his head). I can do nothing. 

Cap. (rising). Then you refuse ? 

Squ. I must in this case. The prisoner has been tried and con- 
demned as a rebel, fighting against the English government. If he 
was to go free, of what use would judges and juries be in Ireland? 

Cap. To convict innocent men and earn blood-money. (Sternly i) 
But I tell you this much, Jim Shannon, the prisoner will not die at 
sunrise. Mark well what I say, for I make no idle boast. 

Squ. (rising). What do you mean, sir? 

Cap. You have heard what I said. Good-night. (Exit , door l.) 

Squ. (sits down). I don't like that man at all. He is the only 
man I ever met I am afraid of, and I know not why. Curse him ! 
I wish I could -have him shot in the morning also. What did he 
mean by saying the prisoner would not die to-morrow? Is there 
any fear that Driscoll may escape in the night? 

(Enter Mary, door L.) 

Mary. A young woman wishes to see you, sir, 
Squ. What is her name? 



24 CAPTAIN JACK. 

Mary. She gave no name, sir. 

Squ. {aside). It must be Aline at last. {Aloud.) Show the 
young woman in, Mary. 

Mary. Yes, sir. {Exit, door l.) 

Squ. {in joyful tones). At last she is here to beg for her broth- 
er's life. I wonder if she will consent to be my wife ? If she does, 
he shall receive a pardon. If not, then he dies. 

{Enter Aline, door l.) 

Aline {falling on her knees). O Mr. Shannon, please save my 
brother ! 

Squ. Rise, Miss Aline, and be seated. Do not kneel to any 
one but God, who sees us all. {Aside.) That speech will make 
her regard me in a different light. 

Al. {sits down). Then you will save him, sir? {Appealingly.) 
Oh, say you will ! 

Squ. Impossible! The sentence of death has been pronounced 
against him, and he must die. 

Al. Is there no hope? 

Squ. I fear not. {Then quickly.) But stay ! There is a way. 

Al {quickly). Yes, yes; tell it to me quickly. 

Squ. Miss Aline, now I come to think of it, I can and will save 
him on one condition. 

Al. Name the condition, Squire Shannon, and if it's in my 
power, it shall be done at once. 

Squ. No rash promise, Miss Aline. 

Al. I will do as I say, sir. 

Squ. Very good. You remember the proposition I made to you 
this morning at your home? 

Al. {bowing). I do. 

Squ. It still holds good. Promise to become my wife, and your 
brother is a free man. {Savagely.) Refuse, and he dies the death 
of a dog. 

Al. My God ! man, are you human? 

Squ. I am. But my love for you makes a perfect demon of me. 
{Appealingly .) Say you will become my wife, Aline, and save 
your brother's life. Remember, on your answer depends his fate. 

Al. No, no. I cannot consent to such a thing. 

Squ. Not even for his sake? 

Al. No ; not even for his sake. You ask too much. (Rising.) 
I will now quit the presence of the man I loathe and fear. Squire 
Shannon, you are nothing but a contemptible cur ! 

SQU. {rising and locking door, L.) . Not so fast my pretty maid. 
You are in my power at last, Aline. 

Al. Squire Shannon, you lie ! 

Squ. (laughing). Oh, "do I ? We shall see if I do. 

Al. (in alarm). What do you mean, sir? 

Squ. I mean you will never leave this house until you promise 
to become my wife. 



CAPTAIN JACK. 2$ 

Al. {looking around). Would you dare make a prisoner of me? 

Squ. Aline, I would do anything for the woman I love. Ay, 
even to keeping her a prisoner for years, or until one or the other 
of us shall die. 

Al. I will scream for help. 

Squ. No use of wasting your breath in screaming, Aline. No 
one will hear you. There is a nice little cage up-stairs that will hold 
you tightly. Come with me, sweet Aline, and I will show it to you. 
{Takes her by the arm.) 

Al. {shrinking back). Don't you dare lay a hand on me. 

Squ. {takes hold of her again). Aline, you had better come 
willingly, or I will be forced to carry you. 

Al. {breaks away). Never, sir. 

Squ. {angrily). I've stood this long enough. Come with me 
you must, {lakes hold of her and both straggle.) 

Al. {struggling). O God ! Will no one help me? {Cries out.) 
Help! help! {Appealingly.) O God, will no one save me? 
{Struggles all the time.) 

Squ. No ; not one. You are here alone and friendless. 

{Enter Captain at window, c.) 

Cap. {dashes window open and ju?nps into room). You lie, you- 
devil ! (Squire releases Aline ; she runs to Captain, who puts 
his ar7n. around her waist.) 

Squ. Curse you. Gordon ! Are you here again? What do you 
want? {Savagely .) Release that girl, before I ring and have the 
servants throw you off my grounds . {Places hand on bell-rope hang- 
ing on the w 'all.) 

Cap. {points revolver at him). Don't touch it, squire. I hate 
to send a man of your stamp to an early grave, but if you don't re- 
move your hand in double quick time, there will be a funeral in your 
family, and you will be the centre of attraction. (Squire removes 
his hand.) Look out, Shannon, how you behave; I'm going to 
keep an eye on you in the future. {Moves to window, c.) Come, 
Aline; this is no place for you. Your honor, we both bid you a 
very good-night. {Exeunt through window, c.) 

Squ. {jumping up). Curse him! I'll have her back before he 
can leave the grounds. {Savagely.) And I will have his life in 
the bargain. If he should be killed in leaving, I'll say the servants 
mistook him for a poacher in the dark, and shot him by mistake. 
{Exit, door i,., after unlocking it.) 

{Enter Barney, window c.) 

Bar. {looking around cautiously) . An' ye'll have the young cap- 
tain shot for a poacher, will ye? I wonder what would the squire 
say if he knew I was under the winder for the last half-hour. 
{Laughing.) Shure, he might have me shot for a poacher, too. 
Arrah, but didn't the youngster cool him down in good style. An 1 



26 CAPTAIN JACK. 

the squire is goin* to send the servants afther the captain an' Miss 
Aline, is he? Shure, there ain't a servant in the house but Mary. 
This is a fine house entirely. {Looks around.) I wonder what's 
in the bottle? (Goes to desk and smells of it.) Whiskey! Well, 
here's to the squire's health. (Drinks.) Ah, that's the stuff for 
me. (Listens.) Footsteps, be the harp of Tara! (Jumping 
around.) I must get out of this in a hurry. (Looking around.) 
Where can I hide ? I will go in here. (Exit, door R. 4 e.) 

(Enter Nellie, door r. 2 e.) 

Nel. (sits down). Oh, dear, what keeps Barney from coming? 
Was it possible that Tim couldn't find him? I sincerely hope not. 
O Barney, Barney, where are you? 

Bar. (re-entering). Here, acushla ! 

Nel. (in amazement). How long have you been in that room? 
And how did you get in. 

Bar. Hold on, avick. One question at a time. I came in 
through yonder winder. An', be the token, I also hope to, lave 
the same way. I was in the room whin I heard ye approachin', an' 
as I thought it might be yer fayther I lift as fast as I could. 

Nel. (laughing) . Then you are afraid of my father? 

Bar. Well, not that I know of. But shtill I'd rather be at a 
distance whin he's around. 

Nel. Barney, I'm glad you are here. I want to see if we can't 
do something for your master. 

Bar. (in surprise). Me masther? 

Nel. Why, yes ; Mr. Driscoll. 

Bar. (in astonishment). Miss Shannon, ye don't mane ye'd 
help him to escape? 

Nel. Why not? You know he saved my life at the risk of his 
own, and I am going to do all in my power to save him. 

Bar. But what will yer fayther say whin he finds it out ? Re- 
member, he is a stern man, an' never forgives any one who crosses 
his path. 

Nel. He need know nothing of it whatever. Now, Barney, 
think of some way in which he can escape. 

Bar. There is one way it might be done. 

Nel. Yes, yes. 

Bar. To shtay an' be shot. Shure, thin he could escape from 
this world to the next. 

Nel. O Barney, do be serious for once in your life ! This is 
no time for joking. 

Bar. For yer sake, acushla, I will. 

Nel. Thank you. Barney. Now think of some scheme that 
might benefit Mr. Driscoll. 

Bar. (slowly). Miss Shannon, I am sorry to say he is bevond 
all help! 

Nel. (sadly). O Barney, don't say he is dead! 



CAPTAIN JACK. 2J 

Bar. {laughing). Arrah, no! Masther John escaped over an 
hour ago. 

Nel. {fervently). Thank God ! 

Bar. {aside). She loves him, then. {Aloud.) They'll niver 
shoot Captain Jack at sunrise. 

Nel. How did he manage to pass the guards? 

Bar. Well, to tell ye the truth, it was an easy thing. I was on 
bad terms with one of the guards. He saw me prowlin' around the 
prison, an 1 ordered me away. 

Nel. And did you go, Barney? 

Bar. Of course I did — not. I got him away from the rest of 
them, an' thin downed him. I shtripped him of his uniform, an 1 
thin bound an' gagged him. 

Nel. Yes, Barney. 

Bar. Ye niver saw me in a uniform, did ye? 

Nel. I can't say that I have, but I am sure I would like to. 

Bar. Oh, faith, an' I know ye would. I'm a purty sight entirely. 
Ye'd die of admiration. 

Nel. {laughing). I suppose so. 

I3ar. Ye'd be captivated with me. But to continue me shtory. 
Afther I took his uniform I put it on, an 1 thin shouldered his musket. 

Nel. Weren't you afraid, Barney? 

Bar. Divil a bit, accushla. 

Nel. I know I should die of fright. 

Bar. Even if it was to save the man ye love? 

Nel. {holding down he?' head) . O Barney. 

Bar. Don't mind me, Nellie asthore. Captain Jack is worthy 
of any girl in Ireland. 

Nel. You are right, Barney ; Mr. Driscoll is a man among men. 

Bar. Faith, an' he is ; among the women too. 

Nel. Go on, Barney. I won't interrupt you again. 

Bar. I took the guard's place in front of the prison, an 1 began 
marchin' up an' down in front of the door. 

Nel. What door, Barney ? 

Bar. The cell door, of course. Every time I passed I would 
give a little rap on the door witli the end of the musket. Afther 
a while he came to the gratin' an' looked out. I made a sign to 
him which he recognized at once. I unlocked the door an' let him 
out. I made him put on the uniform an' take the musket, not 
forgettin' at the same time the countersign, which I heard the others 
callin' out, in case he should be challenged by any of the guards. 
He easily made his escape in the dark, once he was outside the 
walls. 

Nel. And he got away without being detected? 

Bar. He did that, an 1 is at this moment safe an 1 sound. 

Nel. Yes: but, Barney, you were still inside the prison walls. 
How did you escape ? 

Bar. I climbed to the top of the wall an' dropped over. In the 
darkness no one noticed me, 



28 CAPTAIN JACK. 

Nel. But the guard? You say you knew him. Might he not 
tell who liberated the prisoner? 

Bar. Oh, he won't say a word. 

Nel. But he may out of revenge. 

Bar. Not him ! Shure, he"d be court-martialled an 1 shot for 
lavin* his posht while on juty ! 

Nel. Where is Mr. Driscoll now? 

Bar. Where all the soldiers in Ireland could niver find him. I 
must be off now, an 1 see if all is right around the Driscoll homestead. 

Nel. Go by all means, Barney. And, Barney, clear — 

Bar. Ma'am to ye. 

Nel. You will take good care of Mr. Driscoll? For soon the 
hue and cry will be raised when his escape has been made known. 

Bar. (aside): The little witch ! (Aloud.) Til see that no harm 
comes to him, for yer sake, acushla. 

Nel. Do ; and may heaven bless you, Barney Donovan. 

Bar. Good-night, asthore. (Exit, window c.) 

Nel. Good-night. (Solus.) When morning dawns won't 
there be a surprise in store for John Driscoll's enemies, when his 
escape is made known. {Rising.) I'm so happy. I don't know 
what to do. (Exit, door R. 2 e.) 

(Enter Squire, door l.) 

Squ. Not a blamed servant in the house but Mary. After 
hunting all over I found her, only to learn the others had gone to 
a wake. Why the deuce can't people live, and save other people 
the time wasted in going to their wake ? Nice fix to be in, I must 
say. (Sits down.) I suppose by this time Captain Gordon and 
Aline are a good ways from here. It's no use. the sentence of 
Captain Jack must be delayed for a few days at least. Aline must 
and shall become my wife. I had her in my power to-night, and 
would have made her consent but for that meddling Captain 
Gordon. (Savagely.) Curse him ! I wish the Devil had him in, his 
grip. And how blind I have been not to have discovered it before, 
that my daughter Nellie was in love with John Driscoll ! Where 
and when they became acquainted is what beats me. This must be 
looked into. Well, well, what a strange world we live in! Well, 
Mary ? 

(Enter Mary, door L.) 

Mary. Teddy has come, sir. 

Squ. Let him come in. 

Mary. Yes, sir. (Exit, door l.) 

Squ. I wonder what brings him here now. 



(Enter Teddy, door L.) 



Ted. O squire, have ye heard the news 

Squ. What news? 

Ted. John Driscoll has escaped ! 



CAPTAIN JACK. 29 

Squ. (jitmping up) . What ! 

Ted. Yis, squire ; it's thrue. 

Squ. (walking up and down). How long has he been gone? 

Ted. The guard has just been found, bound hand an' foot. He 
says some one knocked him senseless more than an hour ago. Who 
it was that struck him he don't know. 

Squ. Have the soldiers been ordered out after the prisoner? 

Ted. They have, sor. 

Squ. Good ! We'll have him back yet. 

Ted. I hope so, squire. I won't be safe in Ireland, with him 
at liberty, afther the evidence I gave. 

Squ. Have no fear, Teddy, I'll see you are taken care of. 

Ted. Thank ye, squire. 

Squ. I must not let Nellie know of his escape. She is getting 
to be such an infernal little rebel. 

Ted. She takes great interest in Captain Jack. 

Squ. She merely pities him, that is all. 

Ted. Maybe it's more than pity, squire. 

Squ. What do you mean, Teddy Burke? 

Ted. There is such a word as love, sor. 

Squ. Why, Teddy, you must be dreaming. My daughter is a 
stranger as yet to John Driscoll. 

Ted, Remember, sur, there is such a thing as love at first sight. 

Squ. Yes, but not in this case. Why, I would rather see my 
child dead at my feet, than married to an Irish rebel ! 

Ted. That may be all very well, sor. But girls of nowadays 
are different from what they used to be. It's the heart they consult 
now, an' not the parents, in the choosin' of a husband. An' I 
don't think it would be out of the way in keepin' an eye on her. 

Squ. (impatiently) . Don't be a fool, Teddy! 

Ted. Have it yer own way, sor. 

Squ. Drop the subject altogether. Let us go and see how the 
man-hunt is progressing. 

Ted. With all me heart. For on the capture of Driscoll, de- 
pends me safety. 

Squ. Then come on. (Exit, door l.) 

(Enter Nellie, doom. 2 e.) 

Nel. Won't father be mad when he hears of the escape of Cap- 
tain Jack. I wonder where Mr. Driscoll is now? 

(Enter John Driscoll, window, c.) 

John. Here, Miss Shannon ! 

Nel. (startled ). John — I mean Mr. Driscoll, you here? 
John. You may call me John. 

Nel. Don't you know you run a terrible danger in coming here? 
Why do you come? 
John. To thank you. 



30 CAPTAIN JACK. 

Nel. (in surprise). Why thank me? What have I done to re- 
ceive thanks for? 

John. Miss Shannon, I met Barney since he came here, and he 
has told me all. 

Nel. (holding down her head) . Barney has told you all, you say ? 

John. Yes ; everything. And I thank you from the bottom of 
my heart. 

Nel. I was but paying back the debt I owed to you. 

John. Miss Shannon, before I leave I wish to say a few words 
to you. It's true we have been known to each other but a short 
while ; yet in that time I have grown to love you very much. 
Parcfbn me for speaking as I do. 1 know it is impossible for you 
to love a hunted outlaw like me. All 1 ask of you is to think of me 
as you have known me, not as I am painted. 

Nel. (shyly). But suppose I do love the hunted outlaw, what 
then? 

John (sighing). Ah, no; you but jest. 

Nel. No, Mr. Driscoll, I am in earnest. (Passionately.) 
John, I have loved you since the night you saved my life. 

John. Nellie, do you really mean it? 

Nel. I do. 

John (kissing her). Then there is happiness yet in store for the 
Irish rebel. 

Nel. (listens ; then in alarm). My father is coming. 

John. At that rate Pd better be going. (Moves to window, c, 
and looks out.) My God ! Nellie, I have been betrayed. What 
shall I do ? The yard is full of soldiers ! Where can I hide ? 1 
will die before they capture me again. 

Nel. (looking around room). Hide in here, quick! (Pushes 
him into room, door R. 4. B., and closes it; then sits at desk and 
takes up book and pretends to read.) 

(Enter Squire, door L.) 

Squ. Nellie, my child, are you still up? How long have you been 
here? 

Nel. Over an hour, father. 

Squ. (listening). What is all that loud talking in the yard for? 
Who's doing it? (Sits down.) 

Nel. (rising and laying book on desk). Til go and see, sir. 
(Goes to window, c, and looks out.) Mercy ! The yard is full of 
soldiers. 

Squ. (jumping up). Soldiers? What the devil are they doing 
on my grounds at this time of night? 

Nel. (walking away from window). Here comes the lieutenant. 

(Enter Lieutenant, window c.) 

Lieutenant Rogers (bowing to Nellie). Beg pardon, squire, 
for disturbing you at this late hour ; but the fact is, we have tracked 
Captain Jack to your grounds, and have lost sight of him. 



CAPTAIN JACK. 3 I 

Squ. {in -amazement)^ Captain Jack here ? 

Lieu. He is hiding on your grounds somewhere. Whether he 
entered the house I can't say. Has this room been occupied all 
the evening? 

Squ. It has. 

Lieu. By yourself ? 

Squ. By myself and daughter. My child has been here while I 
was not. {Sternly.) Nellie, have you seen the outlaw, Captain 
Jack, to-night? 

Lieu. Oh, it's unnecessary for her to answer that question. I'll 
take it for granted she hasn't seen him. 

Squ. But I command her to answer. Girl, have you seen the 
rebel? 

Nel. {slowly and distinctly} . No, father, I have not seen Cap- 
tain Jack to-night ! (Nellie stands r., with bowed head; the 
Squire, c, looking at her, and the Lieutenant at window, c, look- 
ing at both of them.) 

SLOW CURTAIN. 



ACT III. 

Scene. — Same as Act First. Music, " The Harp of Tara." 

Kate (at gate C.) I wonder what became of that divil, Mr. 
Barney Donovan ? I haven't seen him since yesterday mornin'. 
Shure, there's terrible things goin' on since the young masther was 
arrested as the rebel leader. {Sighing.) Oh, dear, I wonder how 
it will all end? {Looks off k.) Here comes Barney now. I'm so 
glad to see him again! {Suddenly.) I know what I'll do. I'll 
pretend I'm mad, an' won't I just give it to him. 

{Enter Barney from R.) 

Bar. Top o' the mornin' to ye, Kate. 

Kate. Don't ye dare talk to me, Barney Donovan. 

Bar. {aside). What the divil ails her now? {Aloud.) Kate, 
acushla, has anythin' disturbed yer peace o' mind ? 

Kate {crying). How dare ye ask me such a question as that? 
O Barney Donovan, I just hate the sight of ye ! Ye can go back 
as fast as ye came to yer red-headed, squint-eyed Judy Callahan ! 

Bar. Oh, be the livin' tinker, is it jealous ye are, Kate? Well, 
well ! Ton me soul that's the greatest news I've heard in tin years. 
Oh, did any one ever hear the likes of it? Kate Kelley jealous! 

Kate. An' who wouldn't be ? Ye are always tellin' me how 
much ye love me, an' as soon as my back is turned ye are makin' 
love to some one else. {Crying.) O Barney, Barney, ye are 
breakin' me heart ! 



32 .x-TATN JACK. 

Bar. An 1 I do love ye, avourneen. An 1 1 love ye as dearly an' 
as thruely as ever man loved woman before. " Listen, an 1 I'll tell ye 
how much I think of you. (Sings.) 

O Katie, acushla, now don't be provokin', 
My heart it's inflamed with the passion of love ; 

Only say yis, an' I'll still keep on hopin', 
Sure my love is as pure as the angels above. 

Now, Katie, acushla, don't be unrelentin', 
Wherever I go I am thinkin' of you, 

Sleepin' or wakin' my thoughts you're frequentin', 
O Katie, acushla, are you still true ? 

O Katie, acushla, my heart it is breakin', 
Your silence is stronger than words can e'er be ; 

Why don't you list to the promise I'm makin', 
To love you, avourneen, an' none other than thee. 

Now, Katie, acushla, lave off with yer teasin', 
We'll go to the priest an' it's married we'll be; 

For, Katie, I know that my presence is pleasin', 
An' we'll leave dear old Erin for the land of the free.. 

(Any song may be substituted.) 

Kate (at end of song j aside). I feel just like throwin' me 
arms around his neck an 1 kissin 1 him. (Aloud.) Oh, it's all very 
well to tell me how much ye love me ; but that don't tell me where 
ye have been for the past day an' night. 

Bar. Oh, that's the cause of the row, is it? 

Kate. Ain't that cause enough? I haven't seen ye since the 
time of the masther's arrist. Now, sor, explain where ye spint 
the time between thin an' now. 

Bar. Watchin' over Masther John. Shure, ye know I am the 
only frind the masther has. 

Kate (shaking her head). Thrue for ye, Barney. 

Bar. (looking around'). An' if it hadn't been for me the mas- 
ther would have been in his grave by this. 

Kate (in surprise) . What do ye mane, Barney Donovan ? 

Bar. (in disgust). Arrah, it must be blind ye are intirely, 
Kate. Can't ye see beyond yer nose? Shure, it was me that helped 
the masther escape. 

Kate. O Barney ! An' ye risked yer life to save his? 

Bar. Of course 1 did. An' what's more I'd do it again. 

Kate (throwing her arms around his neck). O Barney, I'm so 
proud of ye. (Releasing him.) But is the masther safe? 

Bar. What foolish questions ye ask, Kate. Why, shure, the en- 
tire English army couldn't find him. But, whist, Kate, I've great 
news for ye. 

Kate (in surprise). Ye have? 

Bar. Oh, faith, an' I have. 

Kate. What kind of news is it? Good or bad, or what? 

Bar. It's the best kind of news as far as I'm concerned. 
Shure, it's no more nor less than Masther John is in love with the 
squire's daughter. 



CAPTAIN* JACK. 33 

Kate (in astonishment). No ? 

Bar. Yis ; I heard him whin he tould her so. 

Kate. An 1 does she return his love, Barney? 

Bar. Well, to tell ye the truth, I dont know what answer she 
made him in words. But what I did hear was a sound reminding 
me of a cork bein 1 pulled from a bottle. Of course ye know what 
that means. 

Kate {laughing). O Barney, won't the squire raise a row whin 
he hears of it? 

Bar. I suppose he will. But what can he do? Love laughs at 
all obstacles, ye know. 

Kate. Yis, so I'm tould. 

Bar. But, Kate dear, do ye know I'm divilish hungry. I was 
out all night, an' not a morsel of food has passed me lips in thirty- 
two hours. 

Kate. Serves ye right. Why don't ye eat at regular hours like 
a dacent person should. (Pulls him by the arm.) Come along, 
though, an I'll try an' fix ye up. (Exit, into house, l.) 

Bar. (holding back). All right, me girl, as soon as I have a 
drink of water. (Goes to pump and fills dipper and drinks.) 

(Enter Captain, at gate, c.) 

Cap. (looking around and sees Barney) . Good-morning, Bar- 
ney. 

Bar. (turning around). Ah, captain dear, good-mornin' to ye. 

Cap. Is Miss Aline up yet? I wish you'd see. I have a few 
words to say to her of an important nature. 

Bar. Thin ye want to see her, do ye ? An' ye want me to tell 
her yer here, do ye? 

Cap. (bowing). Yes ; if you please. 

Bar. All right, sor. I'll have her out here in a second. (Exit, 
into house, L.) 

Cap. (solus). I am going to declare my love to her. I wonder 
what she will say? (Lightly.) Oh, well, her answer can only be 
yes or no. (Serioiisly.) And I sincerely hope it will be yes. 



(Enter Aline from house, l.) 



Al. (seeing Captain). Ah, Captain Gordon, you here? 

Cap. (bowing). Yes, Miss Aline, I came to say good-by- I am 
going to return to England. I am free to go and come when I like. 
There is but one thing that can keep me in Ireland longer than 
to-day. What it is I need not say. I have made up my mind to 
go, and go I shall. 

Al. And why should you leave Ireland, captain? 

Cap. Because there is no attachment on account of which I 
should remain. 

Al. But you spoke of some object that might keep you here? 

Cap. Yes, Aline — if I might be allowed to call you by that 
name — there is one. 



34 CAPTAIN JACK. 

Al. Yes. And what is that one, if I might be so bold as to 
ask? 

Cap. It means, Aline, I love you dearly, and want you to be- 
come my wife. I am not an Irishman by birth. I know ; but I am 
Irish to the backbone at heart. I have only known you a short 
time, still, in that period, I have grown to love you dearly. Aline, 
will you marry me? 

Al. {slyly). Now? 

Cap. Well, not just at present. 

Al. When? 

Cap. That part of the arrangement I'll leave to you. Only let 
your answer be yes, and make me the happiest of men. 

Al. Well, Captain Gordon, I do consent. I have loved you 
since the time you kissed me for Kate Kelley. 

Cap. Then I'll make no mistake this time. {Clasps Her in his 
arms and kisses her.) And you will become Mrs. Edward Gor- 
don? 

Al. {laughing). Why, of course I will. 

Cap. {re/eases her). Then, Aline, I think I'll remain in Ireland 
for the present. 

Al. You forget, Edward, my brother John is a fugitive from 
justice. There is a price on his head. If he is found he will be 
shot like a dog. To save his life he must leave the land of his birth 
to become a wanderer in France or America. And where my 
brother goes I go also. 

Cap. Spoken like a true-hearted daughter of Erin's Isle. But, 
Aline dear. 

Al. Yes, Edward. 

Cap. I kind of think we'll all remain here for some time yet. 
I say, I kind of think we will; mind, I don't say for certain. 

Al. {in astonishment). Why, Edward, what do you mean? 

Cap. Nothing just now. I may be all wrong. But I hope not. 

Al. Why, how strange you talk. Be more outspoken in your 
language. Don't clothe your words in mystery. 

Cap. Well, the long and the short of it is, Aline, I am going to 
Dublin to-day. 

Al. {in amazement). To Dublin ! 

Cap. Why, yes. You seem surprised. 

Al. I must confess I am. Why do you go there? 

Cap. To try and get a pardon for your brother John. I have 
some influence there, and I think I can get a pardon for him and 
his followers. 

Al. Then go at once, and may heaven guide thy feet. Good- 
ID y, Edward. 

Cap. Good-by, Aline. {He kisses her, and exit by road. L.) 

Al. O God! I do so hope he will be successful, and can pro- 
cure a pardon for my brother and his men. If he don't succeed in 
the undertaking, all we can do is to leave the place of our birth and 
rind a new home in France or America. {Exit into house, l.) 



CAPTAIN JACK. 35 



(Ente?- SQViRE.from ?'oad, r.) 

Squ. (at gate, c). No one about. Strange where they all can 
be. I wonder is Teddy on the watch? (Whistles.) Ah! he's on 
guard. 



( Eli ter Teddy from 11 . 3 e . ) 



Ted. Good-mornin', to ye, squire. 

Squ. (angrily). Bosh ! Come to the point at once. Have you 
been on the watch all night, as I directed? 

Ted. I have, yer honor. 

Squ. You are sure you haven't been asleep? 

Ted. Divil a wink, sor. I niver slape on me post of duty. 

Squ. Any signs of the escaped rebel, Captain Jack? 

Ted. Not a sign as yet, sor. 

Squ. You are sure he didn't slip into the house unknown to you? 
Remember, the night was very dark. 

Ted. Squire Shannon, the ribel didn't come near the house 
durin' the night. 

Squ. You are sure? 

Ted. I am- positive, sor. 

Squ. Has my daughter Nellie been around here yet? 

Ted. I haven't seen her this mornin', sor. But, shure, ye don't 
suspect yer own flesh an' blood, sor? 

Squ. Oh, don't I though? When you come to be better ac- 
quainted with my daughter, you won't be apt to place so much con- 
fidence in her as you do now. I admit I am somewhat of a 
gambler in the game of life, but if my child can't give me points, 
and then beat me, my name is not Jim Shannon, and I think it is. 
Why, do you know, Teddy, that last night, when the soldiers 
chased John Driscoll to my grounds, I'd have been willing to bet any 
amount of money that Nell knew just where he was concealed. 

Ted. Would she dare do such a thing? 

Squ. Would she? Well I guess she would. My sweet 'child 
would do anything for the man she loves. She resembles her re- 
spected parent in that line too much. 

Ted. She loves him, thin? 

Squ. Of course she does. And, come to think of it, I don't 
blame her a bit, either. He's a dashing sort of a devil-may-care 
man, just the kind of a chap to captivate any girl. The only ob- 
jection I have against him is he is Irish. Had he been an English- 
man, I'd get a pardon for him and let him marry her. 

Ted. Thin ye don't like the Irish, sor? 

Squ. (savagely). No curse it ! I hate them all. 

Ted. An' still ye'd marry Aline, sor. An' ye know she's an 
Irish girl, an' proud of it. 

Squ. (sharply). Teddy, that is a different matter altogether. 
You are now on delicate ground, so be careful where you step. 



36 CAPTAIN JACK. 

Ted. (humbly). I beg yer pardon, sor. 

Squ. Granted. But don't refer to it again. Has Captain 
Gordon been around? 

Ted. He just lift, sor. 

Squ. Humph ! I thought so. Seems to me he's making him- 
self mighty free around these premises. I'd like to wring his neck 
for him, if I dared. The first thing Pll know, he'll be getting a 
pardon for John Driscoll, and then my work is all undone. 

Ted. Shure, he just lift to go to Dublin an 1 get One for him 
an' his men. 

Squ. {in astonishment). What! Then the game is up. He'll 
be back in an hour with the pardon. An hour ! My only hope is 
to capture the prisoner. Once in my power, and nothing can save 
him. Being an escaped prisoner he will be shot at once — unless 
Aline' promises to become my wife. {Goes to gate, c.) While I am 
gone, Teddy, keep a sharp lookout. 

Ted. Where are ye going, squire? 

Squ. To bring the soldiers here, and station them around the 
premises, so that they can pounce on Driscoll the moment he 
makes his appearance. (Exit, road r. 3 e.) 

Ted. (looking after him). Ye are a good man Squire Shannon, 
but I think yeVe met yer match at last in the rebel leader, Captain 
Jack. (Exit, r. 3 e.) 

(Enter Nellie/)^;;/ road, l.) 

Nel. (looking around). I wonder if John is here yet? He 
promised to meet me here this morning. (Anxiously .) What if 
he should disappoint me? (Joyfully.) An, no! He is coming 

now. 

1 

(Enter John from road, l.) 

John. Have I kept you waiting, Nellie ? I narrowly escaped 
being captured again. But here I am at last safe and sound. 

Nel. O John, I was afraid you wouldn't come. 

John. Trust me, Nellie, to always keep my promise to you. I 
was making arrangements for leaving Ireland. You know I am a 
hunted outlaw with a price on my head- Every hand is against 
me. so what am I to do? 

Nel. And must you then leave the home that has sheltered you 
s > long? 

John. I must. In some foreign country I can find a home and 
happiness, which is denied me here. 

Nel. But you may receive a pardon. 

John. I have no influential friends to plead my case. 

Nel. And you are still determined to go? 

John. I am. No rest for me in Ireland. And, Nellie dear, 
you say you love me ? 

Nel. O John, do you doubt my word? 



CAPTAIN JACK. 37 

John. Not I, sweet one. But there are obstacles in the way of 
ouf marriage. 

Nel. No, John ; you are wrong. I know what you would say.. 
But there is no need to, for where you go, I go also. 

John. You forget, Nellie, you have a father and a home 
(sadly) ; while, as my wife, you will have no home that you can 
claim as your own on the face of the earth. 

Nel. I care not. I would sacrifice home, wealth, parents, and': 
everything for the man I love. The trials and crosses of your life; 
I will gladly share with you. 

John (clasping her in his arms). Nellie, you are a woman 
amongst women. (Kissing her ; both converse in low tones.) 

(Enter Teddy, r. 3 e.) 

Ted.' (seeing Nellie and John). Ah, he is here at last ! And 
the squire's daughter is with him. An' only to think in a short 
time he will be behind the bars again. I feel sorry for ye, me poor 
boy, but shure 1 can't cry. I wonder is the squire in sight yet? 
(Looks off R. 4 e.) Ah, luck favors the good. He's comin' now. 
( Waves his hand to Squire.) 

(Enter Squire, r. 4 e.) 

Squ. He is here, then? 

Ted. (in a whisper). Shure, he just came, sor. 

Squ. And who is the young woman with him? Aline? (Then 
in amazement.) Great Jupiter! My daughter Nellie! 

Ted. (in a whisper). Spake easy, sor, or they might hear ye. 

Squ. How long has she been here ? 

Ted. She just came, sor. 

Squ. Hum! Who arrived first? 

Ted. Yer daughter, sor. 

Squ. Hum! I thought so. Came here to meet him by ap- 
pointment, I'll bet. This is a nice affair, I must say. The daughter 
of Squire Shannon in love with the rebel, Captain Jack. (Sav- 
agely.) But I'll put an end to all of this. ( Walks slowly to r. 4 e.) 

Ted. Where are ye goin' now, squire? 

Squ. To hunt up the soldiers. They are less than half a mile 
from here. (Shakes fist at John.) John Driscoll, you will soon 
be in my power again. (Exit, r. 4 e.) 

Ted. I think I'll be movin' too. (Exit, r. 3 e.) 

John (looking at house, r.). Aline should be up by this time. 
How still everything is ! No signs of Barney or Kate anywhere. 

Nel. (looking around "). The place seems to be deserted. 

John. Something is the matter, sure. (Looks off l. 4 e.) 
Some one is coming now. (Joyfully ',) And it's Aline. 

(Enter Aline, l. 4 e.) 

Al. (seeing her brother). O John! (Rujis and kisses him.) 
Why do you come here? Look at the risk you run. You will be. 



3§ CAPTAIN JACK. 

taken again, and then shot like a dog. (In surprise to Nellie.) 
And you here too, Miss Shannon ? 

John {taking Nellie by the hand). Aline, this is to be your 
new sister. 

Al. (in surprise). What do you mean, John? 

John. It means that Nellie has promised to become the future 
Mrs. John Driscoll. 

Al. (joyfully) . Oh, I am so glad to hear it ! 

Nel. (placing arm around Altne's neck and kissing her). I 
am sure, Aline. I shall love you very dearly. 

Al. Thank you, dear. And do you know that John is one of 
the best brothers a sister ever had? 

John (laughing) . That will do for the present. Aline. 

Al. Well, you kno.v I speak the truth, John. 

Nel. (laughing) . Aline, the good never like to hear themselves 
praised. But I fully agree with you as to your brother John being 
one of the best men in the world. 

John (laughing) . Tush ! tush ! That is but the opinion of you 
two. 

Nel. Well, we're right. Are we not. Aline? 

Al. Of course we are. 

(Enter Barney, l. 4 e.) 

Bar. (out of breath). Run, masther dear, an' save yourself. 
John. What do you mean, Barney? 

Bar. Ye have been betrayed again. The soldiers are comin 1 
here to arrest ye. 
John. Indeed ! Then I had better leave while there is yet time. 
Al. (wildly). O John, save yourself! 
Nel. (in despair). Too late. The soldiers are here. 

(Enter soldiers ; two stand on each side of gate ; Lieutenant, 
followed by Squire, enter gate, c.) 

Squ. {pointing to John). Lieutenant, there stands the rebel 
who escaped last night. 

Lieu, (placing hand on John's shoulder). Is your name John 
Driscoll? 

John (proudly) . Yes ; and I have never yet committed a deed 
that would cause me to hide my face in shame from my fellow- 
men. 

Lieu. That may be all very true ; but ray duty here is not to 
bandy words with you, but to arrest you. 

Squ. (sternly). Lieutenant, do your duty ! 

Lieu. Come, sir, you are my prisoner. 

Al. (falling on her knees before the Squire). Squire Shannon, 
be merciful. 

Squ. (savagely). Lieutenant, away with him ! 

Lieu, (dragging John by the arm). Come, prisoner. 



CAPTAIN JACK. 39 



{Enter Captain, running from r. 4 e.) 

Cap. {holding up paper) . Hold on, Lieutenant Rogers! I have 
that man's pardon. 

Lieu. Let me see it. (Captain hands document to the Lieu- 
tenant, who reads it.) 

Cap. Is everything correct, lieutenant? 

Lieu, {bowing). Yes, Mr. Gordon. 

Squ. {aside). Foiled again. {To Nellie.) Come, Nellie ; this 
is no place for you. 

Nel. {proudly) . My place, sir, is by the side of my future hus- 
band. 

Squ. What is that you say? Do I hear aright? 

Nel. You do, sir. I have promised to become the wife of John 
Driscoll. 

John. Your daughter speaks the truth, squire. All we need now 
is your consent to make us happy. 

Squ. {not heeding him) . Beaten at all points. I played a des- 
perate game and lost. But the stakes were worth trying for. {To 
Aline.) But it was all done for the love of you, Aline. Will you 
forgive me ? 

Al. With all my heart. 

John {to Squire). Well, sir, I await your answer. 

Squ. Answer to what? 

John. Whether I get your consent to marry Nellie. 

Squ. And if you don't, what then? 

John. Well, that's another subject altogether. Don't keep us 
in suspense. {Laughing.) Do you consent? 

Squ. Oh, go to the devil! . {To Lieutenant.) Come, lieuten- 
ant, we've no business here. {Exit Squire and soldiers, by road, 
r.) 

Bar. {holding Ieddv by the neck). An' what will we do with 
our esteemed friend Mr. Burke here ? 

John. Let him go. He has done no real harm after all. 

Bar. (releasing him) . Be off with ye. 

Ted. Shure, it's the good-hearted boy ye are intirely, Barney 
Donovan. (Exit, R. 4 E.) 

John. And now all our troubles are at an end. I have won the 
girl I love ; and what more could a young man want than a charm- 
ing girl like Nellie for a wife? 

Bar. (taking Kate by the hand). An' while yer all gettin 1 mar- 
ried, I believe I'll try some matrimonial trouble — I mean experi- 
ence, meself. 

All. You. Barney? 

Bar. Well, of course. ' Kate has promised to become me own 
true wife. (To Kate.) Haven't ye taken me for betther or 
r worse, darlin'? 

Kate. Shure, ye know I have, Barney. 



40 CAPTAIN JACK. 

John. Both of you have my consent and blessing. You have 
been faithful servants in my family, and deserve to be happv. (To 
Captain.) And, Edward, I know you love my sister Aline. Take 
her, my boy, and be happy, for you have proved yourself a noble 
friend. 

Al. {kissing John). O John, you are an angel! 

John {laughing). Without wings. But, Aline, you must save 
your kisses in future for the captain. 

Cap. Thank you, John, is all I can say in return. {Taking 
Aline's hand.) 1 came to Ireland to hunt rebels; but instead I 
found my sweet Aline asthore. {Slow curtain and soft music.) 

POSITION OF CHARACTERS. 

Barney and Kate at gate, c. 

Captain and Aline. John and Nellie. 



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AlvinGray; or, The Sailor's Return. In Three Acts. Written 
and composed by C. A. White. Ten characters, including chorus; 
can be made more effective by employing a larger number. 

Price, 75 Cents. 






Catalogues describing the above and other popular entertain- 
ments sent free on application to 

WALTER H. BAKER & CO., 

THEATRICAL PUBLISHERS, 

No. 23 Winter Street, - Boston, Mass. 



NEW OPER ETTAS FOR CHILDREN. 

Odd Operas for Eventide. 

A Collection of Short and Simple Musical Entertainments for Children. 

By Mrs. C. N. BORDMAN, 

Author of "The Kingdom of Mother Goose," "Motion Songs for the School- 
Room," "The Temperance Clarion," etc. 

Complete with all the music and full instructions for performance. This collection is 
strongly recommended for its simplicity, originality of idea, tunefulness and perfect prac- 
ticability. 

Price 50 cents. 

OOZEsTTDEHSTTS. 
A GLIMPSE OF THE BROWNIES. A Musical Sketch for Chil 

dren. For any number of boys. 

JIMMY CROW. A Recitation for a Little Girl. 

MARKET DAY. An Operetta for Young People. Seven speaking parts 
and chorus. 

QUEEN FLORA'S DAY DREAM. An Operetta for Children. Six 
speaking parts and chorus. 

THE BOATING PARTY. A Musical Sketch for Little Children. Thirty 
boys and girls. 

SIX LITTLE GRANDMAS. A Musical Pantomime for very Little 
Children. Six very little girls. 

A HOUSE IN THE MOON. A Recitation for a Little Girl. 



ROBIN'S SPECIFIC; 

OR, THE CHANGES OF A NIGHT. 

A. Christmas Operetta in One Act. 

Words by I Music by 

AMELIA SANFORD. I ADAM CIEBEL. 

For one adult and nine children from eight to sixteen y,ears old, with eight very little hoys 
and twelve little girls for Chorus. Three changes of scene, very easily arranged, costumes 
varied hut simple and readily procured. Very effective and easily gotten up. 

Price 585 cents. 



Catalogues describing the above and other popular entertainments sent free on application ft 

WALTER H. BAKER & CO., 

THEATRICAL PUBLISHERS, 

No. 23 Winter Street, - - BOSTON, MASS. 









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